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The Wedding!

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All photos by the incredibly talented and wildly hilarious photographer, Ralph Alswang, former Clinton White House photographer.

On December 17, 2011 Sharon and Anthony were married at Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School where they met over two years ago. Sharon was radiant, gorgeous and glowing. Anthony was handsome–no, dashing! And their wedding was the most joyous celebration of their union.

This was the most beautiful wedding service I had ever witnessed – complete with carefully selected readings, a choir, a blessing from the father-of-the-bride (not a dry eye in the house) and a masterfully-crafted sermon that likened their relationship to a recipe, to them as powerful and strong ingredients blending,  marinating, and sauteing to create the perfect dish. If you know Sharon and Anthony, you know how appropriate this is (as I type, these two are making chili at 8:04 AM).

There was only one way we could celebrate these newlyweds: with a feast! Sharon and Anthony took great pride in the menu (obviously). Their wedding was catered by Caseus, their favorite fromagerie and bistro in New Haven. Caseus‘s food is the best in town, but Sharon and Anthony particularly love their local, sustainable mentality regarding food and the environment. Here’s what we enjoyed that night:

Hors D’Ouevres: Cheese and Charcuterie Boards, Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Local Blue Cheese Sauce, and, the piece de resistance: Tomato Soup Shots with Grilled Cheese Croutons (Sharon was most proud of this item on the menu).

Buffet Dinner: Roasted Free-Range Chicken and Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Winter Vegetable Ratatouille with Herb Egg Noodles, Braised Tuscan Kale with Smoked Ham Hocks, Stove-Top Mac and Cheese with aged American Cheddars, and Crusty Bread with Roasted Garlic & Fresh Thyme Butter.

Dessert: Homemade Cookies, Brownies, Bars (made by Mom), Pizzelles (made by Anthony’s grandmother) and Cypress Grove Chevre.

The compostable dinnerware (made from fallen leaves and twigs!) came from the Brooklyn-based supplier, Sustyparty.

Neither Sharon nor Anthony are big on sweets, so the idea of “cheese” cake was far more appealing than a 4-tier tower of sugar and butter. And they both love Cypress Grove Chevre. Their philosophy was: who needs cake when you can have a Cypress Grove Chevre Cake? The cheese arrived in layers and our family friend, garden guru, and florist, Karen Hughan, decorated it with bay and magnolia leaves, winterberries, lavender, and a rose. Guests enjoyed looking at the cake but loved it even more when they were sent home with big slices of Humboldt Fog and Truffle Tremor. At the end of the night, the bridal party swooped in and grabbed a few slices for late-night munchies. Mom even used some of the cheese in a salad she made the night after the wedding.

Unlike most couples, Sharon and Anthony actually took time to eat and enjoy the food they had so carefully chosen for their wedding. Sharon had to have been starving; she hadn’t eaten anything all day! I essentially had to force-feed her half a veggie wrap at the hair salon.

After eating well and hearing a few heart-warming and side-splitting speeches, they danced the night away. We all joined them after they swayed and twirled to Ray LaMotagne’s “You Are The Best Thing.” The dance floor was packed from beginning to end–the true sign of a good wedding.

About Maggy Keet

As a New Yorker, I take full advantage of the ever evolving, always exciting restaurant scene. But most days, my “happy place” is found in my tiny Manhattan kitchen where I cook two meals a day. My perfect night is spent listening to NPR, while drinking a glass of wine, and creating a simple, (most often) vegetarian supper which I enjoy with my husband, Andy. In addition to blogging, writing, and planning events, I work full time as a Development Fundraiser.

32 Comments

  4. Gretchen says

    Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing the day with all of us. Sharon looks beautiful and Tony is as described – dashing. congrats to the whole family!

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  11. Helena Mouta says

    Beautiful, everything, particularly the bride. And what a way to finish off the year! Just out of curiosity, my parents got married on Dec. 17, 1972! I wish all the best to the happy couple and a wonderful 2012 for the whole family!

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  17. Deanna says

    Congratulations! It looks like a beautiful wedding, and I might have to steal the cheese “cake” idea when I get married since I don’t actually like cake.

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  20. Amy says

    Congratulations to you both! Your grandmother told us how beautiful you were, and it was great to visit her in PC. Here’s to a life-long marriage full of love and happiness!

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  24. Susan says

    What a great memory the wedding was! Sharon was a gorgeous bride — radiant yet you could tell she was having the time of her life! And that cheese cake — I couldn’t get enough of it!

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  25. Emily ~SoDomesticated~ says

    What a lovely post!

    To Sharon and Anthony,

    May your marriage be filled with all the right ingredients: a heap of love, a dash of humor, a touch of romance, and a spoonful of understanding. May your joy last forever.

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  28. Shannon says

    Congratulations to the beautiful couple! After reading the menu, I would say that a road trip to Caesus is in my near future!

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  29. Jeanne says

    All you have to do is look at the pictures to see how happy Sharon and Tony are! What a fabulous, memorable occasion!

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  30. Magali Ruiz says

    So happy for you all! Congratulations and may the LORD continue to pour out His amazing blessings on your marriage.

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